'Ocarina of Time': Nintendo gives Zelda classic a modern makeover
Nintendo is releasing a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on November 5 for the Nintendo Switch 2. The updated version features upgraded visuals, new controls, and expanded gameplay elements including boss rematches and the Hall of Fallen Foes. Nintendo has released an overview trailer that pays homage to the original 1998 commercial. While NPR describes the title as the most ornate Zelda game ever made, some fans have expressed division over the polished art style.
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- ✓ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches on November 5.
- ✓ The game is developed for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- ✓ New features include boss rematches, updated visuals, new controls, and the Hall of Fallen Foes.
- ✓ Nintendo released an overview trailer that references the original 1998 commercial.
What changed
Nintendo revealed a November 5 release date and specific new features including boss rematches and a Hall of Fallen Foes.
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Nintendo announces The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2
Nintendo is releasing a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on November 5 for the Nintendo Switch 2. The updated version features upgraded visuals, new controls, and expanded gameplay elements including boss rematches and the Hall of Fallen Foes. Nintendo has released an overview trailer that pays homage to the original 1998 commercial. While NPR describes the title as the most ornate Zelda game ever made, some fans have expressed division over the polished art style.
Why it matters
The original Ocarina of Time debuted in 1998 for the Nintendo 64 and is considered a masterpiece of the action-adventure genre. This remake updates the classic experience for modern hardware.
What is confirmed
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches on November 5.
- The game is developed for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- New features include boss rematches, updated visuals, new controls, and the Hall of Fallen Foes.
- Nintendo released an overview trailer that references the original 1998 commercial.
Still unconfirmed
- Ten stores have received N64-style boxes for the Switch 2 version.
- The art style has divided fans who claim it looks too polished.
What to watch next
- Official gameplay footage showing the new display modes and settings
- Retail availability of the N64-style physical editions
- Critical reviews following the November 5 launch
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